Obituaries

Dec 17, 2006

Loretta M. Swain, 74, of Las Cruces, NM died Sunday December 17, 2006. She was born August 23, 1932 in Durante, OK to John and Sallie Collier. Loretta was a very active member of her church the Greater St. John Church of God in Christ, where she served on the gift committee, and the mothers board. She is survived by...

Dec 16, 2006

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Dec 15, 2006

Nona Lee Moss, 69, of Las Cruces died Friday December 15, 2006. She was born January 3, 1937 in Connerville, Oklahoma to Pal and Lissie Schultz. Nona served honorably in the United States Army. She was very active in the V.F.W. as well as the Ladies Auxiliary in Las Cruces, but her heart was always in Oklahoma. Nona also loved...

Dec 15, 2006

Adrian Felix Holguin born November 15, 1998, cherished and beloved son of Barbara Jean Gomez and Jose Luis Holguin left earth to fly with the other baby angels on December 15, 2006. Adrian was truly a "special boy" who loved life and laughter and taught all who knew him especially his mommy and daddy to love unconditionally and embrace life...

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Dec 13, 2006

Martha (Sister) Russell, 69. Life long native of New Mexico passed away in the year of our Lord 2006, 13th day of December. She was born Martha Fajardo Villanueva the 6th of June 1937 to Joe Villanueva and Anita Fajardo of Albuquerque.She graduated from St Marys High school in 1955. Martha is preceded in death by her loving husband Bob...

Dec 11, 2006

Earl M. Moyer, 80, of Las Cruces, entered into the loving arms of our Lord on Monday, December 11, 2006 at the University Terrace Good Samaritan. Earl was born September 20, 1926 in Omaha, Nebraska to Earl M. and Dorothy "Mae" Moyer. After Graduating Creighton University in Omaha, he went on to marry and sere as a devoted and loving...

Dec 11, 2006

Leland George Hecker Sr. (Lee) passed away on December 11, 2006 after a long battle with cancer. Lee was born November 18, 1918 in Utica, Michigan. Lee graduated from Utica High School and enrolled in radio school in Detroit. He joined the Coast Guard in 1940 and was a Chief Petty Officer on a ship that patrolled between New York...

Dec 11, 2006

Antonia E. Gomez, 75 of Del Cerro, NM died Monday, December 11, 2006 surrounded by her family after a lengthy illness at Memorial Medical Center. She was born July 18, 1931 in Ciudad Juarez, Chihuahua, Mexico to Vicente and Eugenia Esparza. She was a life long resident of the area and was a member of San Pedro Catholic Church in...

Dec 11, 2006

Martin James Gonzales Jr. infant son of Martin Gonzales and Crystal DeLaO left to be with his Lord on Monday, December 11, 2006. Besides his parents Martin leaves behind his maternal grandparents, James G. and Frances R. DelaO; his paternal grandparents, Lupe and Pete Baldonado and Tony Gonzales. His maternal great grandmother Maria Sheldon and paternal great grandparents, Gomisindo and...

Dec 10, 2006

Ruby Louise Faubion Hanson, a longtime New Mexico resident, passed away Dec. 10, 2006 after a lengthy illness. Louise, as she was known to her friends and family, was born in Waco, TX on Sept. 18, 1925. She was the daughter of Mrs. Ruby E. Slankard and William T. Faubion. A former employee of Memorial Medical Center in Las Cruces...

Dec 9, 2006

Lendal R. Smith Jr., 72, of Las Cruces, died Saturday, Dec. 9, 2006. He was born Aug. 27, 1934 in San Jose, CA to Lendal and Dudsey Smith Sr. Lendal was a veteran of the US Navy where he served his country honorably during the Korean Conflict and the Viet Nam Era. He was a life member of the V.F.W....

Dec 9, 2006

Lacy "Irene" McLendon, of Las Cruces, NM died Saturday December 9, 2006 at Mountain View Regional Medical Center. She was born in Limestone County, Tx To Claude and Rosana Copley. Irene lived in Douglas Arizona for 64 years before moving to Las Cruces, NM where she resided at Good Samaritan Village. Irene was a loving mother, grandmother, and great grandmother...

Dec 6, 2006

Eileen B. Montano, 81, lifelong resident of the Mesilla Valley passed away on Wednesday, Dec. 6, 2006. She was born Aug. 6, 1925 in Mesilla, NM to Noberto and Josephine Butler. Eileen was a member of Immaculate Heart of Mary Cathedral, a member of the Altar Society and Catholic Daughters of America. She devoted herself to the church and would...

Dec 6, 2006

Lois Anne O'Leary, after 83 years of service to our Lord, passed into eternal life on Wednesday morning, December 6, 2006 at Mountain View Regional Medical Center. Lois was born March 6, 1923 in Paola, Kansas to John H. and Lydia L. Brandt. Lois was the epitome of the perfect army wife, moving 37 times in 33 years. A devoted...

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